Mercedes Benz

M/T - Output Shaft Seal replacement Precautions SI M 23 04 08 Manual Transmission December 2008 Technical Service SUBJECT Replacement of Output Shaft Seal - Manual 5-Speed MODEL R50, R52 with manual 5-speed SITUATION Oil continues to leak from the output shaft seal after the seal was replaced. CAUSE The sealing surface in the differential is damaged and/or scored during removal of the old seal. CORRECTION Only use shaft seal remover P/N 23 0 490 to remove the old output shaft seal. Any other method may result in damage to the sealing surface of the differential. When installing a new seal, use shaft seal installer P/N 23 0 360. Refer to Repair Instruction 23 11 210. Both tools were supplied via the Automatic Tool Shipment program. WARRANTY INFORMATION Any damage caused by using the improper tool will not be covered under warranty.